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US presidential election 2016: Are Democrats or Republicans better for the...
GRI Debate: Which party offers the best economic vision for America? As the US presidential campaign to elect a successor to President Obama kicks into high gear, pundits hotly debate the agendas of...
View ArticleNew Hampshire and beyond: Did the nation’s first primary change the game?
The only noteworthy thing about the election results was that there was nothing particularly noteworthy about them. It will be left to Nevada, South Carolina, and Super Tuesday to shake up the game and...
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ASEAN Summit in California. Fed bankers speak. Brussels Summit covers Brexit and refugees. Uganda’s elections to continue decades of rule. U.S. campaigns heat up. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. ASEAN...
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Cuba: the island of the disconnect
This post was written by GRI analyst Daniel Lemaitre and guest author Ana Caridad. Cuba is considered the “least connected” country in the Americas. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU)...
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South African Minister presents budget. Fed delivers speech. Ireland holds general election. Iran holds parliamentary elections. Dems vote in South Carolina, the GOP in Nevada. All in the Weekly Risk...
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Will Syria be partitioned or remain united?
GRI Debate: What will Syria look like after the war? US Secretary of State John Kerry recently said that partitioning Syria may be a possibility. In this debate, GRI asked two of its top analysts if...
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U.S. primaries could make some unbeatable. Spanish leader seeks to form government. Brazil reports GDP. China makes 5-year goals. Brexit debate begins. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Super Tuesday...
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Governor to add to Brexit debate. Chinese government signals growth may slow. Primaries test Attack-Trump’s success. Syria talks resume. ECB issues rate decision. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Bank...
View ArticleWhat Khamenei’s approval of the nuclear deal means for Iran’s political future
The Iranian nuclear deal was not just a victory for Rouhani — it was a carefully calculated move by Ayatollah Khamenei. In approving the deal, he has opened the door for a more moderate Iranian public...
View ArticleKey takeaways from the 2016 FT Political Risk Summit
Business leaders and experts gathered in London to discuss political risks at the Financial Times Political Risk Summit on March 1. Businesses today face a range of risks and uncertainties, with the...
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Super Tuesday 2.0 looms. Argentine Congress ends creditor saga. Chinese Premier delivers press conference. EU, Turkish leaders meet. Colombia may raise rates. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Super...
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Is Brexit a good idea for Britain?
GRI Debate: Should Britain leave the EU? As the June 23 referendum on a British exit (‘Brexit’) from the EU approaches, both sides are making forceful economic and political cases for leaving or...
View ArticleUnderstanding Russia’s Syria pull-out
By GRI Analyst Nicolas Jenny and Senior Analyst Madeleine Moreau. Russia’s announcement this week that it “achieved its goals” in Syria came as a shock to the international community, as world leaders...
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Who should win in iPhone case, Apple or the US Government?
GRI Debate: Who is right, Apple or the US Government? The case of whether the US government should be able to compel Apple to unlock the San Bernardino terrorist attack suspect’s iPhone has sparked a...
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Obama heads to Cuba, Argentina. Rouseff saga continues. Fed bankers speak following dovish meetings. Canadian PM Trudeau releases first budget. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. President Obama travels...
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Nuclear summit brings leaders to Washington D.C. Mixed data on U.S. economy. Fed Reserve chair speaks. U.S. unemployment might fall. China releases manufacturing data. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook....
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Greece begins sending back migrants to Turkey. Peruvians head to the polls. Reserve Bank of Australia reacts to changes in AUD. Netherlands votes on EU-Ukraine agreement. All in the Weekly Risk...
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Self-imposed deadline in FARC peace process a grave misstep for Colombian...
This post was written by GRI senior analyst Daniel Lemaitre and guest author Ana Caridad. Among all the woes that President Santos suffered in March, the worst one was self-inflicted—announcing a...
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Brexit debate begins. IMF delivers economic outlook. Bank of England sets rates. Democratic candidates debate. China figures highlight slowing. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Brexit debate kicks into...
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Will Modi be able to fix India’s economy?
GRI Debate: Will Modi’s gradual economic reforms be effective? Narendra Modi was elected as India’s PM on a wave of optimism in 2014. Since his election, Modi, previously known for his economic...
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